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“Because Sean carried me, in the future, I’m going to be there for someone else that has a problem, to carry a person to the finish line,” Lewis said. “I want to be that person and be there for our team to grow the bonds we have and make them stronger.”

While Rausch and the team train for an upcoming race in Arizona, Lewis said he’s glad his friend is receiving the recognition he deserves.

“We wanted to bring home a trophy, but we brought home something more valuable — a life lesson that will probably never be forgotten by my teammates,” Lewis said.